The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?
Showing posts with label Sugar Spoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sugar Spoon. Show all posts

Monday, August 9, 2021

Gossamer by Gorham

 Gorham's Gossamer pattern was introduced in 1965. It was designed by J. Russell Price. Price designed for several companies. His work includes Rosemary by Easterling (1944) as well as Epic for Gorham (1941), King Edward for Gorham (1936), Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938). This pattern is also offered in a Gold Vermeil version.

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)



Tomato Server (8 3/8 inches)





Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Trianon by Knowles

Knowles' Trianon pattern dates back to 1889, another excellent example of Victorian design.


Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)





Friday, July 9, 2021

Luxembourg by Reed and Barton

 A simpler design compared to Gorham's pattern of the same name, Reed and Barton's Luxembourg pattern was designed by Austin Jackson in 1890.


Fork (7 1/8 inches)



Orange Spoon (6 inches)



Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)



Friday, May 14, 2021

BMS17 by Baker Manchester

Another "unnamed" pattern by Baker Manchester, BMS17 was introduced in 1915.

Large Sugar Tongs (4 1/2 inches)




Orange Spoon (5 1/2 inches)



Mustard Spoon (5 1/4 inches)






Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)










 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Belvedere by Lunt

 Lunt's Belvedere pattern only dates back to 1972. Even though the date seems modern, one must remember that the pattern is still 49 years old.

Sugar Spoon (6 1/8 inches)


Large Roast Carving Fork  (11 3/4 inches)





Cold Meat Serving Fork (7 7/8 inches)









Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Doris by International

 International's Doris dates back to 1907.


Twisted Master Butter Knife (7 1/4 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Sugar Tongs (4 inches)

Salad Fork (6 3/4 inches)







Monday, April 12, 2021

Andover by International

 International's Andover dates back to 1911. It is a fairly plain design. 


Pickle Fork (5 3/4 inches)




Fork (7 1/4 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Golden Columbine by Lunt

 Nord Bolen designed Golden Columbine for Lunt in 1973. This was a later pattern for Bowlen. Earlier he designed Sweetheart Rose (1951), Summer Song (1954), Starfire (1955)and Eloquence (1953) for Lunt. 


Table Serving Spoon (8 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)


Cold Meat Serving Fork (Medium) (8 inches)





Friday, January 22, 2021

La Salle by Dominick and Haff

 Another pattern by Dominick and Haff, La Salle was introduced in 1928.


Sugar Tongs (4 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (6 1/4 inches)




Lemon Fork (4 3/8 inches)


Preserve Spoon (7 7/8 inches)










Monday, January 11, 2021

Dorothy Bradford by Towle

 Towle's Dorothy Bradford pattern dates back to 1913. I'm not sure who this pattern was named for. There were several well known "Dorothy Bradford's".  There was Dorothy Elizabeth Bradford, the British Painter (1897-1986). And also there was Dorothy Bradford who came to America on the Mayflower and was the wife of William Bradford, who served as the governor of Plymouth Colony. Your pick!

Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)



Butter Spreader (5 3/8 inches)


Sugar Spoon (5 3/8 inches)









Monday, November 23, 2020

Ball by Gorham

 Gorham's Ball pattern is both unique  and fairly hard to find.




Sugar Spoon (6 1/2 inches)


Wednesday, November 11, 2020

No. 10 by JB and SM Knowles

 JB and SM Knowles' No. 10 pattern dates back to 1882.

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Bright Cut Bowl Sugar Spoon


Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

JB & SM Knowles No. 90 (Sterling, 1882) Oyster Fork

Monday, September 14, 2020

English Rose by Durgin

Durgin's Enlgish Rose pattern only dates back to 1955. However, it is the same pattern as Alvin's and Gorham's Cambridge pattern that dates back 1899.

Iced Teaspoon (7 5/8 inches)
Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Iced Tea Spoon

Pickle Fork (5 5/8 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Sugar Spoon (5 7/8 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Sugar Spoon

Dinner Knife (HH) (9 inches)

Durgin English Rose (Sterling, 1955) Modern Hollow Knife


Monday, July 13, 2020

Eventide by Gorham

Gorhan's Eventide pattern dates back to 1936.

Sugar Spoon (6 inches)



Dinner Fork (7 /8 inches)



Flat Handle Master Butter Knife (7 1/8 inches)



Iced Teaspoon (7 1/4 inches)






Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Gossamer by Gorham

Gorham's Gossamer pattern dates back to 1965 and was designed by J. Russell Price. The tapered design is very simple with the exception of a small leaf design at the bottom if the stem. Price also designed King Edward  for Gorham (1936),   Chapel Bells for Alvin (1939), Epic by Gorham, as well as Greenbrier for Gorham (1938).


Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Sugar Spoon

Short Handled Pickle Fork (6 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Short Handle Pickle/Olive Fork

Sugar Tongs (3 7/8 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Sugar Tongs

Gravy Ladle (7 inches)

Gorham Silver Gossamer (Sterling, 1965, No Monograms) Solid Gravy Ladle


Monday, December 2, 2019

WND6 by Wendell

Wendell introduced their WND6 in 1895.

Five O'Clock Spoon (5 inches)

Wendell No. 6 (Sterling, 1895) Five O'Clock Teaspoon

Sugar Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

Wendell No. 6 (Sterling, 1895) Sugar Spoon

Friday, October 11, 2019

Athenian by Whiting

Whiting introduced their Athenian pattern in 1890.

Dinner Fork (7 1/2 inches)
Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Fork

Soup Ladle (11 1/2 inches)
Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Solid Soup Ladle

Asparagus Tongs (4 1/2 inches)

Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Solid Individual Asparagus Tongs
Sugar Spoon (6 inches)

Whiting Division Athenian (Sterling, 1890) Sugar Spoon